Critical Thinking for Sports Students
- Emily Ryall - University of Gloucestershire, UK
Sociology of Sport
- Hassan Khalil, Hertfordshire University
"A fantastic text and one we use regularly with undergraduate and postgraduates."
- Abbe Brady, Gloucestershire University
The capacity to think critically is essential for success in sport courses in higher education. This book provides all those involved in the study of sport with the tools to assess, construct and present arguments and to analyse and evaluate material.
The emphasis is on the application of critical thinking – in the form of written arguments, discussion and negotiation. Throughout, the text and examples are presented within the context of sport, helping students to more easily apply their learning to their subject area.
This book is SUCH a welcome addition to the sports studies literature. We are forever telling students to take a more critical approach to the literature and this text tells them precisely how to do that! An original and much needed text
Lecturer
Brunel University
Critical Thinking for Sports Students
is an excellent addition to the Active Learning in Sport series. This book ought to be adopted as a required text for students pursuing undergraduate studies in sport. Though this book is geared towards students, it is well worth reading by lecturers teaching on undergraduate and graduate courses and by the general reader interested in developing good thinking
Sport, Ethics and Philosophy
An excellent addition to the booklist for personal/professional development modules across all three years. It has some excellent ideas that can be applied to the different degree courses.
A fantastic text and one we use regularly with undergraduate and postgraduates
Like the accessibility of the text and narrative. It will suit Sports Studies students well in that it clearly describes the construction of arguments and will facilitate and nurture their own critical powers. If followed, students will be guided into improving their understanding of academic reading and writing.
Very good text for students to work with during their selection of study subject. This book was selected to be part of the oral exam and to use for e.g. argumentation.
This is a useful text book for the students who plan and carry out a research project for the first time in his or her academic career. Basic research concepts and theories are effectively introduced in a accessible manner.
It is easy to follow and ecompasses some very important skills (argument forming etc) which are essential throughout an undergraduate degree programme.
This book provides a range of activities to engage students to develop their critical thinking. In addition, the use of health, fitness and sport provides a range of topics to engage the students.
A really useful textbook to help undergraduate students construct arguments in their writing, and raise their writing abilities to a higher level. The book also provides useful examples that relates to sports students.
A solid resource for the more engaged students as they prepare for their first independent research project.
